Food for thought

If there is no fear of God on the exterior there is certainly no fear of God in the interior; but just because there seems to be a fear of God on the exterior, does not mean that you fear God in the interior

1 Samuel 16:7 - For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”

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